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Easy to Follow Tutorials With Step by Step Instructions So Why Not Try Something New Today?

Our easy to follow tutorials have step by step instructions to keep you on the right track. You may want to improve your handwriting or how about creating some fake calligraphy? Journaling is a great way to relax and keep a note of your thoughts and feelings for those who have not tried it before then take a look at how to start a journal. If you are feeling a little adventurous then why not check out our tutorial on how to create 3D drawings.

If you are thinking of starting a scrapbook then scrapbooking 101 is a great place to start. Do you want to try your hand at making your own designs on T-Shirts? If you are looking at creating ink drawings with have a great tutorial on basic pen and ink techniques.

If you are looking for something to keep the kids entertained, then you could try your hand at making your own pen and pencil grips.

Create Words You Can Touch With A 3D Pen

By Tony Bridges Leave a Comment | Last Updated March 21, 2020

3D Pen

Creative writing takes on a whole new meaning when you’re using a 3D pen. Based on the same technology as the ubiquitous 3D printer, these pens use plastic as ink, making for a writing or drawing experience that literally stands out from the page.

Cool, yes? [Read more…]

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Ideas For DIY Pen / Pencil Grips

By Tony Bridges Leave a Comment | Last Updated April 14, 2020

Make Your Own Pen or Pencil Grips

Some pens can be almost perfect – except for that not quite comfortable grip. For me, the Pentel EnerGel is like that; it’s a great-writing, dependable pen but it doesn’t really feel as good in the hand as it could.

Fortunately, making a DIY pen/pencil grip is a pretty simple matter. All you need is a good pen, a few inexpensive materials and a little time, and you can improve the cushioning on your pen considerably with minimal effort. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Tutorials Tagged With: diy pen grip, diy pencil grip, Homemade Pen Grip, Homemade Pencil Grip


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Scrapbook 101 – A Beginners Guide

By Tony Bridges Leave a Comment | Last Updated December 11, 2019

Scrapbook

During a recent downsizing exercise, I found a box of old photos & albums. It was so nice flicking through them mug of coffee in hand but as I searched the corners of my mind for names & places of years gone by I wished I’d been more organised, at least noted a date on the back of my pics. Always a believer that its never too late I started looking for ideas of how to create a scrapbook. [Read more…]

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How to Improve Your Handwriting – 5 More Tips

By Midnight Indigo Leave a Comment | Last Updated December 12, 2019

Improve Handwriting 5 Tips

Has anyone ever said your handwriting reminds them of that of a doctor’s? Me too, here are 5 more easy tips on how to improve your handwriting and make it look less like you are training to be a doctor.

[Read more…]

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Artline T Shirt Marker 2.0 mm – User Guide

By Midnight Indigo Leave a Comment | Last Updated April 14, 2020

Artline T Shirt Markers

Looking for something to do with the kids on a miserable wet day? What about designing a T-Shirt.

If you reach out and grab an Artline T-Shirt Marker you could while away a couple of hours. They have 2mm polyester fiber bullet tips that are tightly covered with a handy airtight cap that can be posted on the end of the barrel when in use.  As you would expect the pigment ink is waterproof & can be washed at 60 degrees C (as long as the ink has been fixed) it’s also fade proof. [Read more…]

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